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Valerie Edwards Obituary

Valerie Joy Edwards SUFFOLK - Valerie Joy Edwards, 55, of the 6700 block of Burbage Landing Circle, died Aug. 27, 2010 in her residence. She retired as a teacher from John Tyler Elementary School after more than 22 years of service. Born in Norfolk County, she was a member of Holy Light Church of Deliverance, Portsmouth. She was a former Sunday school teacher, church school vacation Bible school and Crusade Choir. She was a member of the Virginia Education Association and Portsmouth Education Association. Valerie was predeceased by her mother, Doris J. Terry and father, Earnent Edwards. She is survived by cousins in Suffolk, Alexandria, Va., and Baltimore; special friends, Robert and Genevieve Lowery, Suffolk; prayer partner, Dr. Sandy Hutchingson; co-workers and friends. A funeral will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in Holy Light Church of Deliverance with the Bishop S.L. Carruth officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake. Viewing will begin today at 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The family will be at the residence. The body will be in church Thursday at 10 a.m. Fisher Funeral Home, 1520 Effingham St., Portsmouth, is in charge. www. fisherfuneral.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Sep. 1, 2010.

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September 3, 2010

To the Family of Valerie Edwards,
You are truly in my prayers. I remeber Sis Terry and her daughter Valerie being wonderful teachers, anionted and appointed for such a time. I also had the pleasure to style Ms Valerie's hair. I remember telling her she was Ms Foxy. She really was a Sweet, Sweet Lady . And humble as she was I know she will see our King. God Bless you and your Family. Remeber to Love and Live on purpose.
Evang, Katrice Allen -Jenkins

T Blount

September 1, 2010

To: The Family From: Pastor Chisman and Family.... You are in our prayers, my God be with you at this time and always.

T. Elliott-Blount

September 1, 2010

To Mother Terry: From: Pastor Chisman and Family. You are in our prayers, my God be with you durning this time of lost. God sees and know all.

Ernestine Young

September 1, 2010

To the family of Sis Valerie Edwards,
We are very sorry for your loss. Valerie was a blessing to our family in our early years at Holy Light, being the great teacher that she was. She had a beautiful spirit and was very friendly.
We are praying that God will strengthen you at this hour and that the memories will sustain you.

God Bless you...
David & Ernestine Young and Erin

LaTonya Farr-Durr

September 1, 2010

To the family of Valerie. She was a wonderful teacher and co-worker and she will be missed. I worked with her at Shea Terrace for several years and I learned so much from her in that time. My prayers go to her family and know she is in God's hands. Blessings
LaTonya Farr-Durr(Nofolk , VA)

K Potts

September 1, 2010

We are praying for you Sis Terry.
Valerie was a sweet person. She will be greatly missed !
Love,
Evangelist Kelli Potts and Mother Deloris Hargrow
Bread of Heaven Outreach Ministries, VA Beach, VA

Lauretta Williams

September 1, 2010

To the family of the late Ms. Valerie Edwards, I would like to send my condolences. Ms. Edwards was a very beautiful person inside and out! She will be truly missed. We had some good times on our Kindergarten team at John Tyler. I shall always remember all of her encouraging words to me. Be blessed family!

K. Harvin

September 1, 2010

Portsmouth Public Schools has lost a great friend and teacher. Valarie, you will be missed. My condolences to close friends and family.

Joanne Brickhouse

September 1, 2010

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

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